Truck Accident Lawyer in Merced, CA

Residents of Merced, California who have been injured in trucking accidents often require legal representation to help them recover damages. Truck accidents are characterized as severe and unlike collisions between standard vehicles. FedEx, UPS, DHS, and other major freight and logistics companies whose drivers are involved in truck crashes on Merced County highways and interstates can be held financially responsible by a lawyer for injuries and other losses sustained by victims.

Moseley Collins Law, serving clients for over 40 years, has won millions of dollars for clients in truck accident settlements and results, including multiple 7 and 8-figure dispositions.

If you or a loved one was injured on Merced County highways, call (800) 426-5546 for your free consultation and case review. Moseley Collins Law will direct you appropriately regarding your legal options, even if we do not ultimately represent you.

Due to their enormous size and weight, trucks pose unique risks and challenges on highways and interstates. Here are some of the most prevalent causes of truck crashes in Merced:

Truck drivers often operate on tight delivery schedules, leading them to forgo the federally mandated rest periods and drive well beyond allowable on-duty hours limits. Fatigued truckers are prone to falling asleep at the wheel or impaired reaction times.

Despite their size, truck drivers attempt dangerous maneuvers like aggressive lane changes or tailgating while excessively speeding. Truck braking distances are severely compromised.

With the demanding work schedules of the freight industry, some truckers turn to drug and alcohol use to cope with stress and lifestyles. Intoxicated truck operation has deadly consequences for motorists.

When cargo loads in truck trailers are not properly weighted, balanced, secured, or covered, catastrophic load shifts or falling debris result in dangerous and unexpected hazards on roadways.

Truckers are frequently compelled to make business calls, enter reports, use navigation programs on mobile devices while driving. Taking attention away from the road leads to disastrous response failures when vehicles or pedestrians enter the path of a truck.

Given the extreme forces in play during a collision with a semi-truck or 18-wheeler versus a passenger vehicle, truck accident victims frequently endure life-changing injuries, such as:

• Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs)
• Spinal Cord Injuries potentially resulting in paralysis
• Amputated limbs
• Severe lacerations and disfigurement
• Fractured or shattered bones
• Severe burns
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Some truck accident survivors require long-term, around-the-clock therapies, treatments, adaptive equipment, accessibility modifications to homes, and other substantial medical modalities throughout their lifetimes.

We represent clients like you who have suffered severe injuries in truck crashes on highways and routes such as:

• State Route 99
• State Route 140
• State Route 152
• Interstate 5 through Merced County
• Yosemite Freeway - Route 140

Merced County is served by multiple local police departments and the California Highway Patrol division covering the county.

• Merced Police Department - Main station located at 611 W. 22nd Street, Merced CA. The MPD patrols the city of Merced and assists with county highway incidents.
• Los Banos Police Department - Station located at 945 5th Street, Los Banos, CA. LBPD serves the city of Los Banos and surrounding unincorporated areas.
• California Highway Patrol - Merced County - Located at 1165 Highway 59, Merced CA. The Merced CHP division responds to highways including I-5, Hwy 59, Hwy 140, Hwy 99, and other routes through the county.
• Atwater Police Department - 1500 W. Bellevue Road, Atwater, CA. The APD serves the city of Atwater and nearby unincorporated communities.
• Livingston Police Department - 1416 C St, Livingston, CA. The Livingston PD is responsible for law enforcement within the city of Livingston.

According to recent data from the California Truck Crash Data report analyzing state and nationwide trends:

• 272 large truck crashes occurred in Merced County from 2016-2018 based on latest records. This equals approximately 90 truck crashes happening yearly in the county.
• 11 people were killed in Merced County big rig crashes just during 2018 alone, compared to 28 deaths statewide.
• Estimates project a rise in trucking transport through California by 140% from trucks by 2040 - meaning potential increases in Merced County truck accidents.

Clearly the risks posed by sharing Merced County roads with large trucks and interstate transport pose threats to all motorists in the county. Responsible trucking companies must answer for their drivers’ actions in crashes producing catastrophic injuries for area residents.

In assisting Merced County truck accident injury victims, Moseley Collins Law also provides legal representation to communities throughout the Central Valley and northern California, including:

• Merced
• Atwater
• Livingston
• Delhi
• Winton
• Ballico
• Dos Palos
• Gustine
• Hilmar
• Le Grand
• Planada
• Snelling
• Stevinson

And all other cities within Merced County, Stanislaus County, and adjacent California counties.

Truck crash cases require extensive investigation, consultation with numerous medical specialists across disciplines, and detailed legal strategies. The far-reaching implications of a truck accident mean navigating considerable challenges to establish liability and fight for maximum damages.

Moseley Collins Law approaches every truck injury case as a serious matter, dedicating substantial resources to construct multi-dimensional cases aimed at securing our clients’ futures. Leveraging over 40 years of legal experience, including multiple 7 to 8 figure truck accident settlements for clients, Moseley Collins Law does not settle for insurance denials or inadequate compensation offers.

We offer free case reviews to truck accident injury victims throughout Merced County and cities like Merced, Atwater, Livingston, and Los Banos to analyze legal options and determine paths toward financial recovery. If you do not obtain legal counsel, you may forfeit rights to compensation or accept an insurance settlement failing to cover the true costs of losses borne out of a truck crash.

Call (800) 426-5546 now for your free consultation with a Merced truck accident team from Moseley Collins Law. Our lawyers are prepared to start building your case and ease burdens so you can focus energy on healing and restoring quality of life. We are committed to educating clients on their rights and aggressively pursuing maximum damages against negligent truckers and liable companies.